Kingston trooper John Basler involved in fatal crash suspended

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts state trooper who was allegedly drunk when he was involved in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of a Carver woman and her daughter has been suspended without pay.

John Basler was suspended Wednesday following a hearing at state police headquarters in Framingham. The 25-year-old Basler, of Kingston, did not attend the hearing but was represented by a lawyer.

Police say Basler was drunk when he was involved in the crash Sept. 22 in Plymouth. He was off duty.

The driver of the other vehicle, 64-year-old Susan Macchi, and 23-year-old Juliet Macchi, died.

Plymouth police say Basler, who was also hospitalized, faces charges including operating under the influence.

A call to a phone listing for Basler was not answered. It was not immediately clear who represented him.